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Water remains in the dishwasher
Is the cycle complete and not in a pause?
It is normal to have a small amount of clean water around the outlet in the
bottom of the tub, to keep the water seal lubricated.
If the drain hose is connected to a food waste disposer, make sure the disposer
is empty.
Make sure the knockout plug has been removed from the food waste disposer.
Check to see if the drain hose is kinked.
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Detergent remains in the covered section of the dispenser
Is the cycle complete?
Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary.
Was a dish item blocking the dispenser?
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Water residue on the front of the access panel
Was too much detergent used? Refer to the "Detergent Dispenser" section.
Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different brand to reduce
foaming and eliminate buildup.
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Odor in the dishwasher
Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle once or twice a day
until you have a full load.
Does the dishwasher have an unpleasant smell? Run a vinegar rinse as described
in "Spotting and filming on dishes" later in this troubleshooting guide.
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Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models)
Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop? Moisture from the vent in
the dishwasher console can form on the counter. Refer to the lnstallation
Instructions for more information.
DISHES ARE NOT COMPLETELY CLEAN
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Food soil left on the dishes
Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the "Dishwasher Loading"
section. Did you choose the cycle that describes the most difficult soil in your
dishwasher? lf you have some items with heavier soils, use a heavier cycle.
Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should be
120ºF (49 ºC) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the "Dishwasher Performance
Tips" section.
Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use recommended
dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the "Detergent Dispenser " section. Never
use less than 1 tb (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store
detergent in a cool, dry area Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra
detergent.
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